IND vs CHN LIVE Score, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India lead 2-1 at halftime against China

IND vs CHN LIVE Score, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India have grabbed the initiative in the second quarter. They have scored through a penalty corner and go 2-1 into the halftime.

IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: India have taken a 2-1 lead against China. (X images)

IND vs CHN LIVE Score, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: After the first quarter finished at 1-1, India grabbed the initiative in the second quarter. They tried to dominatdominatessession and hurt the Chinese defence with positive moves. Courtesy of a penalty corner, Deepika scored and India have gone into the halftime with a 2-1 lead.

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• 16 Aug 2026, 05:21:31 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: End of second quarter

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: The hooter sounds. So, the halftime arrives with India leading. Navneet and Deepika have scored for the Indian team.

  CHN -1:2 - IND (HT)

• 16 Aug 2026, 05:20:39 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: This has been an end to end game

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: This has been an exciting game so far. End-to-end stuff, a perfect edge-of-the-seat thriller.

  CHN -1:2 - IND (15') (2nd Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 05:19:07 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: Another great move from India

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: Move from the right. Cross into the box, no deflection and the ball goes wide.

  CHN -1:2 - IND (13') (2nd Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 05:16:17 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: GOAL!!!

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: Shot taken!!!! A big deflection and the ball is inside the goal. Oh!!! Wait!!! There is a review. The Umpire is not sure whether the deflection was off the body or the stick.

  The umpire is happy with the deflection; she is checking whether the ball was inside the circle when the shot was taken. The goal has been given. India take the lead.

  CHN -1:2 - IND (11') (2nd Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 05:13:47 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: Another penalty corner for India

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: Deepika was brilliant from the right. She took on the baseline and has won another penalty corner for India.

  CHN -1:1 - IND (11') (2nd Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 05:11:15 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: Baljeet Kaur greencarded

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: Baljeet Kaur has been green carded. India have to survive for a couple of minutes without her.

  CHN - 1:1 - IND (8') (2nd Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 05:09:48 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: Penalty corner for India

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: Brilliant move from India. Persistence near the box, and they have won the PC.

  India take the PC. Deflected, Navneet gets a second bite. OH!!!! The ball has clambered onto an Indian player. The game pauses a bit.

  CHN - 1:1 - IND (7') (2nd Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 05:06:44 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: China trying to break India on speed now

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: China are pressing very deep. They are waiting for mistakes from the Indian attackers and then they are trying to break on pace.

  CHN -1:1 - IND (6') (2nd Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 05:04:07 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: Great move from China

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: China are imposing themselves here. One more shot from them, the Indian goalkeeper stands tall.

  CHN - 1:1 - IND (3') (2nd Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 05:02:34 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: Second quarter underway

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: The second quarter gets underway. China will be looking to show more domination here. India need to continue with the show they presented in the first 15 minutes.

  CHN - 1:1 - IND (1') (2nd Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:59:29 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: GOAL!!!

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: Clinical strike. China are back on level terms.

  CHN -1:1 - IND (1st Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:58:51 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: Penalty stroke for China

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: OH!!!! Penalty stroke for China. A review taken by India. The replay shows that there was a genuine push from the Indian defender. A penalty stroke seems inevitable.

  The penalty stroke has been given.

  CHN - 0:1 - IND (15') (1st Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:56:42 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: China get close!!!

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: Move from the right. A brilliant pass. That needed only a touch. But it evades everyone. India survive.

  CHN -0:1 - IND (15') (1st Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:52:36 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: China looking to make a comeback

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: The goal from China has awakened the Chinese. They are now trying to keep possession and find their way back into the match. Indian defence still standing strong.

  CHN -0:1 - IND (11') (1st Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:49:38 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: GOAL!!!

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: GOAL!!!! India have the lead!!! Brilliant move!!!! Pass from outside the box and a deflection from Navneet to give India the lead.

  CHN - 0:1 - IND (8') (1st Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:46:54 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: Penalty corner for India

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: Get move from India inside the box, and they win the penalty corner. A shot but deflected away by the Chinese goalkeeper.

  CHN -0:0 - IND (6') (1st Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:46:04 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: India gradually dominating possession

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: The Indian team are gradually settling in, they are dominating the possession so far. However, no real threats to the goals so far from any of them.

  CHN - 0:0 - IND (5') (1st Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:44:19 PM IST

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: India defend deep in the early moments

  IND vs CHN LIVE Updates: India looking defend deep and then beat the Chinese defence on pace. However, so far, none of the teams have picked up the rhythm they want.

  CHN - 0:0 - IND (4') (1st Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:41:58 PM IST

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: China looking to consolidate

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: China get the ball rolling and immediately tries to dominate play.

  CHN - 0:0 - IND (2') (1st Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:40:29 PM IST

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: The action starts

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: So, the national anthems are done. We get the ball rolling. This promises to be a very exciting clash.

  IND - 0:0 - China (1') (1st Q)

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:37:17 PM IST

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: Right, we are all set for the action

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: The umpires take the field, followed by the players. The national anthem of the two teams will take place and then the action will get on the way.

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:33:47 PM IST

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India looking to make a comeback

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: In the last three encounters, China have won. India would look to turn the tables this time around.

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:21:48 PM IST

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: China's structure and ruthlessness pose India's biggest threat

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: China's biggest strength against India lies in their disciplined defensive structure and ability to punish mistakes quickly. Alyson Annan's side are comfortable absorbing pressure before breaking at pace, while their efficiency inside the circle makes them particularly dangerous. Their 4-1 win over India in the 2025 Asia Cup final also showed how clinically they can exploit defensive lapses, making ball retention and concentration crucial for India.

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:18:32 PM IST

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India's pace and attacking freedom could trouble China

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India's biggest weapon against China could be their ability to play at speed and attack with freedom. Their recent progress has been built around sharper circle penetration, improved fitness and a better balance between experienced players and youngsters. If Salima Tete can drive the midifiled and India move the ball quickly, they have the tools to disrupt China's structure and create openings.

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:15:43 PM IST

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India's playing XI

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India's playing XI is here.

  Playing XI - Savita (GK), Shilpi Dabas, Jyoti, Navneet Kaur, Sushila Chanu, Sunelita Toppo, Salima Tete (C), Neha, Rutuja Pisal, Sakshi Rana, Deepika

  Subs - Beauty Dung Dung, Ishika, Baljeet Kaur, Lalremsiami, Bichu Devi (GK), Nikki Pradhan, Ishika Chaudhary

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:12:53 PM IST

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: China arrive as genuine World Cup contenders

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: China enter the World Cup firmly established among the elite. Olympic silver medalists at Paris 2024, they followed by winning the 2025 Asia Cup and finishing fourth in both the 2024-25 and 2025-26 FIH Pro League seasons. Ranked among the world's leading teams, Alyson Annan's side arrive with consistency, experience and genuine ambitions of challenging for the title.

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:10:07 PM IST

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India arrive with momentum behind them

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India enter the World Cup in impressive form, having finished in the top two in each of their last three tournaments. After silver medals at the 2025 Asia Cup and the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, Salima Tete's side went unbeaten at June's Nations CUp, winning all five matches before defeating New Zealand 2-0 in the final to lift the title.

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:08:02 PM IST

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India face a brutal road to World Cup glory

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India must finish in Pool D's top two to reach the second phase, where the leading sides from Pool A - potentially the Netherlands and Australia - could await. From there, only the two advance directly to the semi-finals, with no quarter-final. India are outsiders rather than title favourites, but their unbeaten Nations Cup triumph suggests a deep run is certainly within reach.

• 16 Aug 2026, 04:02:23 PM IST

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India vs China, a rivalry that has swung both ways

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India and China have built a fiercly competitive rivalry in Asian Hockey. China crushed India 4-0 in the 2023 Asian Games semi-final, but India hit back with a 1-0 victory in the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy final. More recently, China regained the upper hand, beating India 4-1 in the 2025 Asia Cup final - adding another edge to their World Cup meeting.

• 16 Aug 2026, 03:59:22 PM IST

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: China searching for another World Cup breakthrough

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: China's best Women's Hockey World Cup campaign came in 2002, when they finished third to claim their only medal in the competition. They have remained regular World Cup participants since, though without returning to the podium. After finishing ninth in 2022, China enter the 2026 edition as Asia Champions and will believe their experience and recent progress can fuel another deep run.

• 16 Aug 2026, 03:56:52 PM IST

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India chasing their first World Cup

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India are making their ninth appearance at the Women's Hockey World Cup, but a podium finish has remained elusive. Their best campaign came at the inaugural edition in 1974, when they finished fourth. India have since struggled to match that breakthrough, finishing eighth in 2018 and ninth in 2022. The 2026 tournament offers another opportunity to finally end that long wait for a medal.

• 16 Aug 2026, 03:54:19 PM IST

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: China's key players to watch

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: China have experience and firepower across the pitch. Captain Ou Zixia remaisn a hugely infleuntial presence, while Peng Yang, Li Hong and Cheng Yang bring more than 500 international capas between them. Up front, Zou Meirong is the major threat after scoring 11 goals at the 2025 Asia Cup, while teenager Luo Yaxi adds pace and unpredictability to China's attack.

• 16 Aug 2026, 03:52:02 PM IST

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India's key players against China

  IND vs China, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: Captain Salima Tete will be central to India's midfield, while the experience of Savita in goal and Sushila Chanu in defence could be vital against China's pressure. Up front, India will look to Navneet Kaur and Lalremsiami for movement and finishing, with young Deepika offering a major attacking and penalty-corner threat. Neha and Nikki Pradhan provide further control and experience through midfield.

• 16 Aug 2026, 03:37:55 PM IST

  IND vs China LIVE Score, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: A fresh World Cup chapter begins for India

  IND vs China LIVE Score, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: India enter this World Cup trying to write a very different story from their recent campaigns. Their best-ever finish remains fourth place in the inaugural edition in 1974, a mark that has stood for more than five decades. Under returning coach Sjoerd Marijne, the immediate target is to reach the second stage, but a squad featuring 11 World Cup debutants will hope to push much further.